Painting

  

Earth Paint Kit

An eco-friendly paint kit made from primarily natural earth pigments (pure clay). The naturally colored clay was collected from the ground, dried, crushed and sifted into pure pigment. Mix with water to create a creamy paint similar to tempera. Add more water for watercolor-like effects. High quality, rich, vibrant paint free of fillers and preservatives. Perfect for both children adults to create quality works of art on paper, stones, fabric, wood and more. Colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and brown. Each packet makes 11 ounces of paint. Washes off easily. 100% USA Made.

Painting with Children

A resource for painting with the young child. Painting is an important part of children's development because it encourages self-expression, imagination and creativity. A practical book which takes Goethe's color theory as its starting point, and useful guide for parents and teachers. It covers preparation, includes color photos, color stories and poems, and painting based on nature and the changing seasons.  

In Waldorf schools the unique and important nature of watercolor painting is significant for the stages of childhood development. This extraordinary book was written by two experienced Waldorf teachers from Holland and is intended to be inspirational to teachers already familiar with the Waldorf approach. Presented is the rationale of why and when as well as practical exercises for teaching painting from kindergarten through high school. The preparatory exercises for students are useful for adults as well. While the lessons are not illustrated a CD containing sixty-two color and black and white images selected from the work of their students is included. Please note, this is an educational resource book. 

STOCKMAR WATERCOLORS

Stockmar watercolours are ideal for wet-on-wet and transparent painting. They are produced from gum arabic and the finest light-resistant color pigments, have a very high yield-value, remain completely water-soluble when dry and are non-toxic. The color tones have been chosen so that they can be mixed to give all intermediate shades without losing their brilliance and intensity. Colors are based on the natural graduation of the color-circle in accordance with Goethe's theory of colours.

Begin with a dilution of 10 parts water to 1 part pigment. It's exciting to create the intermediate tones by blending 2 primary colors on your wet paint paper.

Click here for a downloadable manual on mixing Stockmar's carmine, lemon and ultramarine water colors to create all the colors of the color circle.

Paint Jar Holder & 6 jars

Wood holder and 6 glass jars with lids keep left over watercolors fresh and ready for use. Extra jars are available separately.

Strathmore Watercolor Pad

Heavy-weight 140 lb. paper with a rough surface and specially made to stand up to water, adapts well to the wet-on-wet technique.  12 sheet pad, 11"x15".

Strathmore Blank Watercolor Cards

Paint your own greeting or holiday note cards! Made of cold press, acid-free watercolor paper, these cards were created specifically to hold up to any wet media including watercolor, acrylic, gouache, and ink washes. Paper is 140 lb (300gsm). Includes envelopes. Available in three pack sizes.

Flat Watercolor Brushes

Short handled watercolor brushes made by a family-owned paintbrush manufacturer in New York. A blend of natural hair fibers encased in seamless nickel ferrules on baked enamel wooden handles. We recommend the 1" size for preschool and kindergarten age children. Older children and adults may use both sizes.

Paintbrushes should be washed gently with soap (not detergent) and dried after each use. Brushes that are allowed to sit in water will eventually become loose and the enamel may chip away.

White Paint Brush

A well balanced, short handled high quality paint brush for preschoolers and kindergartener's.  With proper care your brush will last for many years. Bristles are soft cow's hair, 22mm wide (nearly 1"). Brush is 8.5 inches from tip to tip. Made in Germany.

Paintbrushes should be washed gently with soap (not detergent) and dried after each use. Brushes that are allowed to sit in water will eventually become loose and the enamel may chip away.

Painting Sponge

Useful for soaking up extra water on your paper when wet-on-wet watercolor painting, leaving paper damp but not dripping with water. One sponge.

  
Click here to read the basics needed
for getting started on wet-on-wet watercolor.